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Credit Crunch Alert: Why Your Credit Card Limit Might Drop Without Warning You might assume that once your credit card limit is set, it’s locked in until you decide to request a change. But in ... read the story

Financial Adulting 101: What They Should’ve Taught You in School You memorized the Pythagorean theorem. You diagrammed sentences and probably even dissected a frog. But when it came to ... read the story

How to Raise Your Credit Score in a Year If you’re feeling held back by a low credit score, you’re not alone or stuck. Credit scores may seem mysterious or o... read the story

The Debate Over Credit Score Algorithms: Fair or Flawed? Credit scores significantly impact financial decisions, from loans and credit cards to housing. But is this system truly... read the story

Credit Comeback: How to Fix Credit After Car Repossession Getting your car repossessed can be devastating and can have lasting impacts on your credit score. It may take years for... read the story

Need to Build Credit? These Simple Hacks Will Boost Your Score! Building credit is an important step to creating financial health. Once your credit is established you’ll have mor... read the story

How Long Does It Take to Build Good Credit? The Truth about Credit Length! Credit scores can be challenging to improve if you don’t understand what factors influence them and how they are calcu... read the story

by Amanda Blankenship

Is a Credit Score of 720 Really That Good? Here’s What You Need to Know! I’ve been working on my credit score for a little while. About two years ago, I was laid off for a period of time ... read the story

by Allen Francis

A Good Credit Score is a Tool for Your Personal Finances Have you ever had to take out a loan? Rent an apartment? Get a rental car? Interview for a job? Your credit score can im... read the story

by Tamila McDonald

16 Risks of Being a Cosigner: Why You Should Just Say “No” Cosigning for a loan might seem like a simple act of support, but it can have far-reaching financial implications. Befor... read the story